Plaintiff
- Name: Norma O. Gazonni
- Filing Date: February 2, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Southern District of Florida
- State: Florida
- Attorney Firm: Brasil & Brasil, P.A.
Defendant
- Name: Bealls 1987 Inc.
- Website: www.bealls.com
- Industry: Retailing
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.1
- Summary: Defendant operates an e-commerce platform for selling clothing and related merchandise, allowing customers to purchase items online and in-store.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Norma O. Gazonni, a visually impaired individual, is suing Bealls 1987 Inc. for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Gazonni alleges that the Defendant's website, https://www.bealls.com, is not accessible to blind users, preventing her from fully enjoying the services offered both online and at physical stores. Key barriers include a lack of alternative text for images and difficulties in navigating the site with screen-reader software. Gazonni seeks a permanent injunction to require Bealls to make its website accessible and to recover attorney's fees and costs.
Causes of Action
- Violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Key Allegations
- Defendant's website is not fully accessible to blind or visually impaired consumers.
- Plaintiff encountered multiple barriers while attempting to use the website with screen-reader software.
- Defendant's website lacks meaningful alternative text for images and fails to provide necessary information for navigation.
Requested Relief
- Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make the website accessible to visually impaired users.
- Order for Defendant to provide auxiliary aids and services for effective communication.
- Recovery of reasonable attorney's fees, costs, and expenses.
Jurisdiction & Venue
Jurisdiction based on federal question under 28 U.S.C. §1331 and the provisions of the ADA.
